Ronaldo was also moved by Juventus fans for giving him a standing ovation after he scored a spectacular goal against the Italian club at the Allianz Stadium in the Champions League quarterfinals last season. I can only give thanks to all of them for the love and affection that I have received. I feel that way and I ask everyone, and especially our fans, to please understand me.

Real Madridissued a statement on the move, thanking Ronaldo for his years of service and listing the many awards and accolades the team and player had achieved together.

Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or victor, will now have the chance to win his third different European league title after completing a shock move to Turin.

Speaking on Instagram Live, Evra explained that he feels that Juventus are unique in their approach to getting the best out of ageing players and would thus be the ideal place for the 33-year-old to continue his top-level career.

BMC take team time trial stage but Froome makes gainsGeraint Thomas of Sky was third overall, three seconds behind. "I feel maybe even better (than last year)", Porte said. It will come as a relief that all except Quintana were able to gain back that time with the help of their teams.

In a letter posted on Real Madrid´s website, the multiple Ballon d´Or victor said his time in Madrid had been one of the happiest in his life.

Ronaldo won 15 titles with Ramos at Real Madrid. He's helped Madrid win the Primera Division on two occasions, as well as four Champions League trophies, while also leading Portugal to glory at Euro 2016 two years ago.

Shares of Italy's most successful, best-known soccer team, Juventus, surged on Tuesday after it was confirmed that the side has signed Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo for around 100 million euros ($117 million).

They have been absolutely wonderful for nine years. During this incredible nine years I have played against incredible players.

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